khak·i
 khaki
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- pronunciation:
- khae
ki
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
khakis |
| definition 1: |
a dull yellowish brown color.
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| definition 2: |
a stout, twilled cloth of this color, used for military uniforms, work clothes, and the like.
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| definition 3: |
(often pl.) trousers or uniforms made of this material.
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| related words: |
drab |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
made of khaki.
khaki shorts |
| definition 2: |
of or pertaining to the color khaki.
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| related words: |
drab |
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Khaki is a word in the Urdu language that means "dusty." Urdu is the language of Pakistan and is spoken by many Muslims in India. In the 1800s, it was first used in English as a name for the uniforms made of dust-colored fabric worn by the British cavalry in India.